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Jan 31
poem
AvaClaire

Boat

Tilda rowed a paper boat
into the deep and endless sea
with a tangerine hat and blueberry coat,
but at least the trip was free.

She folded the newspaper to make the boat,
lining the bottom and sides with tape
and took it out to test the float,
while all the swimmers did was gape.

But still she persisted to sail the sea –
Now let's all take a vote:
how long will Tilda's voyage be
in her folded newspaper boat?
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Posted: 01.31.21
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  1. Stargirl
    Feb 01, 2021

    This is so fun! I love "with a tangerine hat and blueberry coat".

    ( I think I made you up inside my head )

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  1. Roses
    Mar 03, 2021

    This is such an organic idea and poem. I love it!

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